This module is set at B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). (i) To introduce students to Business French relevant to their future professional needs, (ii) to provide students with an understanding of key aspects of contemporary French society, (iii) to enable students to develop practical skills (receptive and active), (iv) to consolidate students knowledge of French vocabulary and grammar.

This syllabus is set at B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). Students are introduced to the study of social, historical, linguistic and literary aspects of French culture and society. Themes studied in this semester are (i) the Republican heritage (ii) the modern short story and (iii) the history of the French language. Oral and aural skills in French are improved through the discussion of a broad selection of contemporary oral and written texts, from diverse media. With the use of authentic material and with a variety of linguistic activities simulating a business environment students are asked to deal competently with tasks encountered in specific situations; the areas of focus include: applying for a job, job interview, working in a company. Students are also asked to do oral presentations on contemporary French society and culture. Students grammatical competence acquired in secondary school is further developed.

On successful completion of this module students should be able to: Demonstrate an understanding of key issues and events in contemporary French society; Identify key elements of written professional documents; Display a basic knowledge of business terminology; Speak and write in French more accurately, building on the grammatical competencies acquired in Secondary School.

On successful completion of this module students should be able to: Elicit and present information in the target language on a French cultural issue; Reflect on their own learning progress.

On successful completion of this module students should be able to: Take part in short conversations in the target language in a number of simulated environments.

This module consists of one hour conversation class, a two hour tutorial, and one hour in the language laboratory. Students benefit from a wide and appropriate range of teaching and learning approaches, with an emphasis on small group tuition and interactive learning. All four language skills, listening, speaking, reading, and writing, are equally stressed in this module.